Women that are of childbearing age or older normally suffer from spider veins or a larger version called varicose veins. Men and women of any age can be affected by this condition, although it poses no harm because these veins are not necessary for circulation.

What Can You Do?

Maintain a healthy weight through regular exercise.

Exercise with low impact workouts, like elliptical training, cycling, swimming, or walking, instead of high impact exercises like running.

If you are often on your feet, use support hose.

Always wear sunscreen, especially on your face. Make sure to wear a broad spectrum sunblock with a minimum SPF of 30 that contains zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

What to Avoid:

High heels. Avoid wearing very high heels, and instead wear low heeled shoes or flats.

Standing or crossing your legs for long periods of time. If you stand while working, try to stand on your tip-toes a few times per hour.